In Search of Finer Things | LMAC FreeStyle Collage No. 154

Hello LMAC and Hive members. I wanted to share with you my current collage with a theme that entails the finer things. My style of collage is a Freestyle. Although I usually do, I wasn't required to utilize any contest photo in my design. However, if you'd like to join in visit the LMAC Community page for details on the current contest.

In Search of Finer Things

Through my life experiences, I've come to understand that society as a whole appreciates the "finer things". The meaning of the phrase is subjective and depends on the context. This term is often defined as enjoying a higher quality of life, whether it be exquisite dining; luxury items such as material possessions (homes, vehicles, yachts, artwork, clothing); exotic travel locations; or participation in or consumer of the fine arts.

The term is used in certain cultures to include "the finer things in life". Often individuals who enjoy and indulge in the finer things in life are referred to connoisseurs, gourmets, Bon vivants, or epicureans. These individuals are viewed by others as being elegant.

I remember a popular television series titled in the U.S. called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." In the show, the lifestyles of individuals were showcased. Often, the show presented the material possessions of the owners.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with this lifestyle if one can afford it.

I have personally known people who aspire to live what we refer to as "above their means". Simply put, it means individuals who don't have the means to enjoy the finer things, but attempt to do so at great financial risk. Whether the quest is derived from envy or simply a desire to be viewed as being elevated above their status, chasing the finer thing in life can be stressful.

However, not everyone in society is graced with the resources to possess expensive, materialistic items or be in a position to enjoy high quality lifestyles. That doesn't mean one can't still enjoy life at a comfortable level according to their particular ability to do so financially. One may choose to indulge themselves on special occasions.

From one's subjective point of view, the finer things in life may be viewed as a more personal experience that doesn't involved a public profile or display so that others can see your wealth or status and label you accordingly.

Still another viewpoint I've heard is the phrase "you might as well enjoy yourself because you can't take it with you when you die." The latter part of this statement is definitely true. However, the first part I feel requires some restraint unless one want to struggle throughout life in deep financial debt attempting to search for the finer things. Again, there is nothing wrong with enjoying one's self only if affordable.

These individuals are content to live a quieter lifestyle while still appreciating and indulging themselves to an extent, if not all, of the finer thing in life.

For instance, finer things can be anything individuals value or appreciate that brings pleasure, excitement, or peace to their lives. Such endeavors can be enjoying classical music, attending art or other festivals, and attending operas.

Now, I fall into this category. I once attended an opera and didn't know that I would enjoy it. I came away with an appreciation and then joined the local opera under a family plan so that I could share my experience. A spa session, planned special vacation destination. A trip to the area beach to watch the sunset or waves cresting at the shoreline as I look out over the water.

What do you consider the "finer things" in life?

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In preparing my collage theme, I envisioned a simple image of a female and discovered one in which the silhouette is white outline. Simple but elegant. Other images surround the female with various luxuries to indulge in.

I then utilized Canva to blend the different type images. Below are my steps in which I began with a blank, white canvas, then added layers of elements, removing backgrounds, resizing, duplicating, detaching elements from their backgrounds, colorizing, and repositioning items as needed incorporating the tools at my disposal in my Annual Pro Membership Subscription.

Below are the images I included in my collage:

Item	Contributor	Source
Wood Grain Background	Pixabay	Link
Female in black and white	Pixabay	Link
Desert Sand Texture	Pixabay	Link
Blue Abstract pattern	Pixabay	Link
Billard stick	PurePNG	Link
Fine Dining	Pixabay	Link
Olive Fractal Rose	Pixabay	Link
Wine Glasses	Pixabay	Link
White Dinosaur with a moon	Contributed to #LIL-Hive account@alex2alex	Link
Dancing couple	Contributed to #LIL- Hive account@alex2alex	Link
Man With Head on Rock - Public Art from "Sculptures Garden" in Tel Hashomer	Contributed to #LIL- Hive account@alex2alex	Link
Iron Statute - Public Art from "Sculptures Garden" in Tel Hashomer	Contributed to #LIL- Hive account@alex2alex	Link
Beautiful female surrounded by abstract flowers	Pixabay	Link
Gray Abstract Flowers	Pixabay	Link
Female With Abstract Colorful Flowers	Pixabay	Link

Below is my completed collage:

Thanks for your visit. I appreciate it. I hope you like my freestyle collage theme.